Shazza Fatima Khawaja, the Minister of State for IT & Telecommunications, visited the National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) at the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to gain insights into the authority's operational capabilities and technological advancements in disaster management.

During her visit, Ms. Khawaja was provided with a comprehensive briefing on NDMA's capabilities, emphasizing its state-of-the-art systems for disaster response, risk reduction, and early warning mechanisms. The session highlighted the pivotal role of technology in enhancing national preparedness for emergencies and disasters.

The Minister was accompanied by Asfand Yar Khan, Director General IT, Naouman Khalid, Member Technical, CDA, Sania Zaidi, Joint Director Coordination, Ministry of State for IT & Telecommunications and Babar Sheikh, Chief Coordinator. The delegation explored the integration of IT solutions within disaster management frameworks and discussed potential areas for collaboration to enhance the digital infrastructure supporting NDMA's initiatives.

Ms. Khawaja commended NDMA's efforts in leveraging advanced technologies to address national challenges and reiterated her ministry's commitment to fostering innovative IT solutions to strengthen disaster management capabilities. NDMA expressed its gratitude for the visit, emphasizing the importance of interdepartmental cooperation in building a resilient Pakistan. The authority reaffirmed its dedication to utilizing cutting-edge technology to safeguard communities against the impacts of natural and man-made disasters.